Our version of the classic (a.k.a. dark) fruitcake is packed with warm spices, nuts, sweet dried fruit, dark molasses, and brandy. And the balance of butter and molasses means the cake ages beautif... Read more »

Yesterday was Kientzheim day. I looked into renting a car for a day trip, ... ... not near as big as Ribeauville but still a cool place with a couple restaurants and a number of wineries. After an enjoyable lunch we headed out for our 2:30 pm appt. at Domaine Paul Blanck. Folks around here don't fool around with their tastings. We must have...
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Emark, we were told today that Alsatian wines are 100% of the grape variety on ... on ... had a great time in Ribeauville today. One thing that really struck me on the bus ride from Colmar was the vastness of the vineyards. It's hard to convey in a picture but here you go.We had a 4 pm appt. with Maison Trimbach but got there around noon to c...
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Well it's 4:30 pm here in Colmar, Alsace so we popped this Wolfberger Grand ... as Strasbourg. Heading to Ribeauville tomorrow and then to Kientzheim Friday for wine tastings.Our apartment is the two floors with the blue windows, a five minute walk to the Unterlinden museum (which we toured today
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This is a beautiful wine in its richness and certainly to be prized in its personality and meaning. I was given a bottle of this by Mr. Trimbach when I explained that my great-grandmother's name was Jeanne. Of course, this bottle was shared with her and made it all the better.
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